Asian markets have forged higher after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession in the U.S. with a ...

The move was significant given that in July Powell said the Fed was not even considering a 50 basis point reduction.

Inflation has fallen, and the labor market is still healthy. So why did the central bank act more aggressively than many had ...

Business owners hope lower interest rates could lead to shoppers feeling more comfortable spending disposable income heading into the holiday season.

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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) wrapped up its regularly scheduled two-day policy meeting by cutting the short-term ...

U.S. stocks briefly shot higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, the high side ...

The Federal Reserve cut the interest rate by half of a percentage point on Wednesday. It's the first time there's been a rate ...

The Federal Reserve was widely expected to announce at least a quarter-point cut on Wednesday, signaling lower borrowing costs for American households and businesses.

The question is no longer when, or even if. Only, how much? That is enough to make the outcome of this week's Federal Reserve ...

The Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting its main interest rate this afternoon, a key shift in its fight against ...